Andrei Girich
Andrei Ivanovich Girich (Russian: Андрей Иванович Гирич; 28 December 1918 – 11 April 1973) was a Ukrainian Soviet Air Force major general and Hero of the Soviet Union. Girich claimed at least 17 victories against German aircraft during World War II. He was a squadron commander in the 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment during the war.
Andrei Ivanovich Girich | |
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| Native name | Андрей Иванович Гирич |
| Born | 28 December 1918 Yahotyn, Kiev Governorate |
| Died | 11 April 1973 (aged 54) Monino, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1973 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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